uebe visocor OM50 Instructions For Use Manual

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Model: visocor OM50

Category: Blood pressure units

Type: Instructions For Use Manual

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Table of contentsTable of contents

Initial operation of the unit

Operating the unit

Safety instructions

Important instructions for patients

Important technical details

Inserting/replacing batteries

Attaching the cuff

Measuring blood pressure

Unit description

Important instructions for use

Using the memory

Displays

Irregular pulse waves and cardiac arrhythmia

Activating and setting the date/time

Intended use

Original spare parts and accessories

What are normal values for blood pressure?

Maintaining the unit

Warranty

What you should know about blood pressure

General provisions

Technical information

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values

Why you should measure blood pressure regularly

Why you measure different values

Explanation of symbols

Disposal

Failure and error messages

Customer service

Technical data

Technical inspection / calibration check

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Safety instructions

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Intended use

Thank you for choosing the visocor

OM50 upper arm blood pressure monitor (also referred to in the following as the

unit).

It’s determined for measuring blood pressure and pulse at the upper arm, those of people 15 years of age and over. This

unit is recommended for patients with unstable blood pressure for domestic self administration blood pressure control and

treatment support.

Using the pressure variations caused by the pulse at falling cuff pressure, the micro-computer calculates the values systole,

diastole, and pulse. Afterwards, the cuff is deated completely.

A measurement value memory stores the most recent 60 measurement results in each case.

These instructions are intended to help you use the unit reliably and effectively. Keep the instructions together with the unit

at all times. The unit must be used in accordance with the methods detailed in these instructions and may not be used for

other purposes. Read these instructions carefully before using the unit.

1. Important instructions for patients

• Blood pressure measurements on children require specialist knowledge! Please consult your doctor if you wish to

measure the blood pressure of a child. Do not under any circumstances use the unit on a baby/infant.

• The cuff has been specially developed for this unit and must not be used with other units.

• The measurement results of automatically measuring blood pressure monitors may be falsied by pregnancy, irregular

heartbeat or arteriosclerosis. Measure your own blood pressure in consultation with your doctor.

• Do not under any circumstances place the cuff on or over any critical point, e.g. wound, aneurysm, etc. Risk of injuries!

The supply via an intravascular access (infusion) or other medical monitoring devices might be interrupted.

• The unit contains small parts which could be swallowed by children. It should therefore be kept out of the reach of

children at all times. The airhose poses a risk of strangulation. Please follow instructions regarding the handling of cuff

to avoid such risk.

• Make sure the air hose is not kinked. A kinked air hose can prevent the cuff from deating and thereby interrupt the

blood ow in the arm for too long.

Intended use

• Do not use the unit without rst consulting your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis treatment or taking anticoagu-

lants, platelet aggregation inhibitors or steroids. Internal bleeding may be caused under these conditions.

The unit has a build in electronic for collection, preparation, analysis and supervision of pulse waves (oscillometric

measurement).

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Safety instructionsSafety instructions

• Please refer to the chapter “Important instructions for use” (Page EN-40) before conducting any measurements

yourself.

2. Important technical details

• A consistently good power supply to the unit is essential for trouble-free blood pressure measurements.

- Please use long-life alkaline batteries only (LR6).

- When replacing batteries, always replace all the batteries at the same time.

- You will need 4 x 1.5 V AA/LR6 batteries. Rechargeable batteries have a voltage of only 1.2 V and are thus not

suitable.

- When using the unit with a mains adapter, please use only the type A1 mains adapter specially tested for medical

devices.

- If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries. Essentially, all batteries can leak.

• The unit must only be operated with original parts. The warranty will be invalidated if the unit is damaged by non-ap-

proved accessories!

• Using the unit in the immediate vicinity of mobile phones, microwave appliances or other devices with strong electro-

magnetic elds may result in impaired functioning. Maintain a minimum distance of 3 m from such devices when using

this unit.

• The display of the pulse frequency is not suitable for checking the frequency of cardiac pacemakers. Cardiac pacemak-

ers and blood pressure monitors do not inuence each other in their mode of operation.

• Never open or modify the unit or the cuff - this is a medical device and may only be opened by authorised specialists.

(Exception: replacing batteries). If the unit has been opened, it must be subjected to a metrological inspection by an

authorised institution.

• The cuff may be inated on the arm only.

• Please comply with the specied operating conditions for measurement. See Technical data, Page EN-55.

• The inating and measuring procedure can be stopped by pressing the Start/Stop button. In this case, the unit stops

the ination procedure and deates the cuff.

• Measuring your own blood pressure does not constitute treatment. On no account modify of your own accord the

dosage of drugs/medication prescribed by your doctor.

• If you have had a mastectomy, do not measure blood pressure on the side of the body where the breast has been

removed together with the lymph nodes from the armpit.

- Make sure when operating the unit with the mains adapter that the unit can be disconnected from the mains power

supply at all times.

• If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0°C, let it stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before use.

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

1. Unit description

Memory recall button

Start/Stop button

Displays

Battery compartment

Cuff socket

Connecting socket for mains adapter

Air hose

Measurement arrow for arm

circumference

Cuff

Artery marking

Marking for arm circumference

2. Displays

Memory location or date/time

SYS = Systole (upper blood pressure value)

DIA = Diastole (lower blood pressure value)

PUL 1/min = Pulse

calculated pulse frequency per minute

Pulse signal display or irregular pulse waves (Page

EN-47)

Battery check display

Deating cuff

Inating cuff

Memory code

Failure and error messages (Page EN-52)

765

Cuff type VM5 Cuff type VL5

1110 1110

Air connector

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

3. Important instructions for use

• Refrain from drinking alcoholic or caffeinated beverages and smoking at least one hour before measuring.

• Please rest at least 5 minutes before measuring. Depending on the previous degree of stress/exertion, this can even

require up to one hour.

• Expose the upper arm. Clothing must not impair the blood ow in or from the arm, as this inuences the blood pres-

sure at the measurement point.

- For this purpose, sit at a table (if possible the height of a dining table, not a coffee table!).

• Body posture must be relaxed:

- Rest your back against the backrest of the chair.

- Rest your forearm completely at, with the palm of your hand facing upwards.

- Place your feet on the oor and do not cross your legs.

• Unusual measurement results are possible with all automatically measuring blood pressure measurement systems from

time to time. Check yourself: did you comply with the instructions for use above? If necessary, repeat the measurement

after allowing the blood circulation in the arm to recuperate briey; rest for about 3-5 minutes for this purpose.

Tip: Remain seated, your monitor will switch off automatically about 3 minutes after a measurement. Afterwards, we

recommend that you repeat the measurement.

• Blood pressure is not a xed value. It may uctuate upwards or downwards by more than 20 mmHg on patients within

a few minutes.

4. Initial operation of the unit

Insert the supplied batteries into the unit, if these have not been inserted already.

If the unit is to be operated from the mains power supply, the cable plug of the mains adapter (not included in the scope

of delivery) must be inserted into the connection socket of the unit. The batteries are switched off automatically. Please use

only the UEBE type A1 mains adapter. See original spare parts and accessories, Page EN-57.

5. Inserting/replacing batteries

• Opening the battery compartment:

Open the cover of the battery compartment on the underside of the unit.

• It is absolutely essential to sit still and remain quiet. Irregular movements, vibrations (shaking), talking and breathing

heavily will affect and may even falsify the measurement. Look out for irregular pulse signals in the display; if neces-

sary, repeat the measurement under more favourable conditions.

• In order to rule out differences between left and right and to obtain comparable measurement results, it is important

always to take blood pressure measurements on the same arm. Ask your doctor which arm he/she recommends you

take your measurements on.

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

When the display shows the “Flat battery “ symbol for the

rst time, the unit will still have enough charge for about 30

measurements. Please change the batteries during this period.

6. Activating and setting the date/time

The unit has a date/time function which you can activate where necessary. This function is deactivated when the unit is

delivered.

Activating the date/time function

To activate the date/time function, press the Start/Stop button and then immediately, while the full display is visible, the

Memory button. This function can be deactivated at any time in the same way.

Setting the date/time

The four-digit number representing the year appears in the display rst. Press the Memory

button to set the year. Press the Start/Stop button to conrm the selected year and proceed to

setting the date.

• Inserting batteries:

Remove the old batteries from the unit and insert the new ones. Please observe proper polarity (marking in battery

compartment).

• Closing the battery compartment:

Close the battery compartment by clipping the battery cover back into the unit.

Set the month with the Memory button and conrm this with the

Start/Stop button. Set the day, hours and minutes in the same way.

Changing the date/time

To change the date/time function, take out a battery and wait

until the display goes blank. Now you can reactivate the date/time

function and reset the date and time again.

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

7. Attaching the cuff

• Expose the upper arm.

2-3 cm

• Push the cuff onto the arm (Fig. 1) until the lower edge of the cuff is

2-3 cm above the crook of the arm (Fig. 2).

• When using the unit on the left arm, the air hose runs to the unit

through the middle of the crook of the arm so that the 4 cm long

artery marking is automatically located centrally above the pulse

position (Fig. 3).

• When using the unit on the right arm, the cuff must be rotated to

the left until the artery marking is on the pulse position. The air hose

then runs along the inside of the upper arm.

• The cuff should be tightened to such an extent that 2 ngers can still be inserted

between arm and cuff. Tip:

- Bend your arm slightly.

- The upper arm muscle is tensioned slightly.

- This slightly increases the circumference of the arm.

• Now pull the free cuff end tight and close the Velcro fastener (Fig. 4)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Fig. 4

When the date/time function is activated, the time is also shown in the display when the unit

is switched off.

• Check if the measurement arrow on the cuff is inside the “marking for arm circumference“ at the edge of the cuff.

• Lay your extended and relaxed arm with the cuff on the dining table and do not move it during the measurement; do

not talk. The palm should be facing upwards.

• Connect the cuff connector to the cuff socket on the left-hand side of the unit. Make sure the connector is fully inserted

into the unit.

Deactivating the date/time function

To deactivate the date/time function, press the Start/Stop button and then immediately the

Memory button.

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

8. Measuring blood pressure

• Switch on the unit by pressing the Start/Stop button. The following display is visible.

• After the unit has completed its calibration against the ambient air pressure, the cuff is auto-

matically inated to approx. 180 mmHg. If that cuff pressure is not sufcient for measuring

the blood pressure level, the device automatically increases the cuff pressure in steps of 30

mmHg until a sufcient cuff pressure has been reached.

• For an ination pressure exceeding 180 mmHg the ination process can also be controlled

manually: Keep the Start/Stop button pressed immediately after the ination has started

and release it when the cuff pressure has reached 40 mmHg above the expected maximum

systolic blood pressure. The ination stops with releasing the button.

• The measurement being completed is indicated by a long beep. The determined values for

systole, diastole, and pulse are shown on the display.

• The unit switches off automatically after about 3 minutes.

9. Irregular pulse waves and cardiac arrhythmia

If the “ “symbol for irregular pulse waves ashes after a measurement, the unit has

recorded irregular pulses during the measurement. This can be set off by an irregular heartbeat

(arrhythmia), disturbance caused by movement, talking or even breathing in deeply. The

symbol is stored with the respective measurement.

If the symbol appears more frequently, this must be discussed with your doctor! Measurement

with irregular pulse waves should therefore be viewed as critical and repeated under more

favourable conditions.

• The actual measurement takes place with the start of deation. The “♥” symbol in the

display ashes until the pulse frequency is displayed.

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Operating the unitOperating the unit

10. Using the memory

Measured results are automatically stored in the memory. The memory can store up to 60 results and the average value.

When more than 60 measured values have been stored, the oldest value (No. 60) is deleted to allow the latest value (No.

1) to be recorded.

Recalling data

Press the Memory button to call up data. The average value of the stored results is

displayed with “A”.

When the Memory button is pressed again, the value measured last (No. 1) appears.

Press the Memory button repeatedly to call up further measured values.

When the date/time function is activated, the measured values are displayed alter-

nately with memory number, date and time.

The stored data remain visible in the display for around 30 seconds. The unit then

switches itself off.

Deleting data

To delete individual values, press the Memory button several times to obtain the measured value required.

Then press the Memory button again and hold it down for 8-10 seconds until the value rst ashes and then disappears.

To delete the entiry memory, recall the relevant average value display (A) and press the Memory button again, holding it

down until the mean value rst ashes and then disappears.

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What you should know about blood pressureWhat you should know about blood pressure

1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values

The cardiovascular system has the important function of supplying all organs and tissues in the body with sufcient

amounts of blood and of transporting metabolites. To do so, the heart contracts and expands at a regular rate of about 60

to 80 times per minute. The pressure of the owing blood on the artery walls caused by the heart contracting is termed

systolic. The pressure in the ensuing relaxation phase, when the heart rells with blood, is termed diastolic. During daily

measurement you determine both values.

2. Why you measure different values

Our blood pressure responds to internal and external inuences like a sensitive measuring instrument. It can be affected by

even slight changes. This explains why values measured by a doctor or pharmacist are higher than those measured at home

in the environment you are used to. Changes in the weather, climate changes, or physical or psychological stress can have

effects as well.

3. Why you should measure blood pressure regularly

Even the time of day has an inuence on your blood pressure. During the day the values are generally higher than during

the periods of rest at night. One-off and irregular measurements therefore say little about your actual blood pressure. A

reliable assessment is possible only when measurements are taken regularly. Discuss the measurement values with your

doctor.

4. What are normal values for blood pressure?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) established the following limits in mmHg (millimetre hydrargyrum) to classify the

blood pressure values.

WHO 2003 Systolic pressure

= Upper value mmHg**

Diastolic pressure

= Lower value mmHg**

High pressure from 140* from 90*

Limit 120 to 139 80 to 89

Normal value below 120 below 80

* It is sufcient for one of the values to be raised. ** millimetres of mercury

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Technical informationTechnical information

1. Failure and error messages

Failure encountered Possible cause Corrective action

Display Err - 300 Excessive cuff pressure.

Cuff inated to maximum due to movement

of the arm or body.

The hose may be kinked or the air connec-

tor blocked.

- Repeat measurement

- Do not move arm

- Do not talk

Check that hose with air connector is clear

(unobstructed)

Display Err - 1 Measurement error. Measurement could

not be carried out due to movement of the

arm or body.

- Repeat measurement

- Do not move arm

- Do not talk

Display Err - 2 Ination error, pressure built up too quickly

or too slowly.

Check that air connector is correctly tted,

repeat measurement.

Fault was recognised. Cuff is not correctly

tted.

- Repeat measurement

- Do not move arm

- Do not talk

Display Err - 3 Deation rate too high or too low. Keep still during measurement. Call the Service

Hotline if this fault occurs repeatedly.

Display 0

Start/Stop button accidentally pressed while

battery was being changed.

Switch unit off and then on again with Start/

Stop button; if necessary.

Failure encountered Possible cause Corrective action

Irregular heartbeat, disruptive movements,

shaking, wobbling (objects), breathing in

deeply, etc.

Repeat measurement after 3-5 minutes rest.

Possible factors (depending on the severity of

the arrhythmia) affecting the measurement

results must be discussed with your doctor.

Measured values are

too high or too low

Too little rest before the measurement.

Movement or talking during measurement.

Repeat measurement after a break of approx.

3-5 mins. Observe instructions for use P. EN-40.

Has the proper cuff been selected? Cuffs

that are too small result in excessive blood

pressure values.

Measure your arm circumference in the middle

of the upper arm and compare this with the

details given on the cuff.

Incorrect measurement position. Repeat measurement, ensuring correct body

posture. (Page EN-40)

Consecutive measure-

ments produce different

measured values

(readings).

Blood pressure is not a xed quantity.

It may vary in the upward or downward

direction within a few minutes by more

than 20 mmHg.

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Pulse values are too

high or too low

Too little rest before the measurement.

Movement or talking during measurement.

Repeat measurement after a break of approx.

3-5 mins. Observe instructions for use P. EN-40.

Measurement was

interrupted and cuff

rst deated and then

inated

Unit detects a fault or that diastolic value

is too low.

Unit shows no fault. Repeat measurement.

Movement during measurement If necessary, interrupt measurement, measure

again after a break of 5 minutes.

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Technical informationTechnical information

Failure encountered Possible cause Possible cause

No display after unit is

switched on

Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check position of batteries.

Batteries at. Change batteries.

Battery contacts dirty. Clean battery contacts.

No display after Memo-

ry button is pressed

No measured values stored. Take a new measurement.

Measurement

interrupted

Batteries at Change batteries.

Date/time not shown in

display

- Function accidentally deactivated

- Function was not reactivated after battery

replacement

Activate date and time as described on P. EN-42.

2. Customer service

The unit may only be repaired by the manufacturer or by an expressly authorised organisation. Please contact:

UEBE Medical GmbH

Zum Ottersberg 9

97877 Wertheim, Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 9342/924040

Fax: +49 (0) 9342/924080

E-mail: info@uebe.com

Internet: www.uebe.com

3. Technical data

Unit type: Digital automatic unit with electric pump for measuring blood pressure on upper

arm

Dimensions: L = 100 mm x W = 152 mm x H = 61 mm

Weight: 295 g not including batteries

Display: LCD display (liquid crystal display) for measured values and check displays

Memory: 60 measured values (stored automatically) and average value (A)

Measurement procedure: Oscillometric determination of systole, diastole and pulse

Reference procedure of clinical

testing:

Auscultatory measurement

Inating pressure: Initially up to approx. 180 mmHg, then in stages of 30 mmHg

Pressure display range: 0-300 mmHg

Measurement range Systolic: 50-250 mmHg

Diastolic: 40-150 mmHg

Pulse: 40-160 pulses/min

Error limits: Blood pressure measurement: corresponds to EN 1060 Part 3

Pressure measurement: ± 3 mmHg

Pulse measurement: ± 5%

Serial number: The unit bears a serial number SN which provides

ear identication.

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Technical informationTechnical information

Power supply: Battery type: 4 x 1.5 V AA alkali manganese (LR 6) or lithium (FR 6) round cells,

service life: more than 800 measurements in 2 years

Optionally stabilised type A1 mains adapter, output 6 VDC, minimum 600 mA

Cuff: Cuff VM5 (for arm circumference 22-32cm) or optionally

cuff VL5 (for arm circumference 32-42 cm)

Operating conditions: Ambient temperature 10 to 40 °C, rel. air humidity up to 85% not condensing, air

pressure 700 to 1040 hPa

Storage and transport conditions: Ambient temperature -20 to 50 °C, rel. air humidity up to 85% not condensing

Air deation valve: Electronically controlled

Automatic switch-off approx. 3 minutes after end of measurement

IP code: IP 20: Protected against solid foreign particles with a diameter of more than 12.5

mm, no protection against water.

Expected service life: 5 years

Classication: Internal power supply by battery

4. Original spare parts and accessories:

Subject to technical modications.

The following original spare parts and accessories are available from specialist dealers:

• Cuff 22-32 cm type VM5

Part. no. 2505001

PZN 01650881

• Mains adapter type A1

Part. no. 2501020

PZN 00179482

• Cuff 32-42 cm type VL5

Part. no. 2505002

PZN 01650875

Manufacturer: UEBE Medical GmbH

Zum Ottersberg 9, 97877 Wertheim, Germany

5. Technical inspection / calibration check

Basically, a metrological inspection is recommended at intervals of 2 years. However, professional users in Germany are

obligated to comply with the aforementioned according to “Regulation for Operators of Medical Devices“.

This can be implemented either by UEBE Medical GmbH, an authority responsible for metrology, or authorised maintenance

services. For this, please observe your national provisions.

Upon request, responsible authorities or authorised maintenance services receive a “Test instruction for metrological

inspection” from the manufacturer.

Important: No modications, e.g. opening the unit (except to replace the batteries) may be made to this unit without the

manufacturer’s prior permission.

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Maintaining the unit

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General provisions

1. Explanation of symbols

0123

50 °C

-20 °C

85%

This product complies with the Council Directive 93/42/EC from 5 September 2007 regarding medical devices

and bears the mark CE 0123 (TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH).

Degree of protection against electric shock:

TYPE BF

Please observe instructions for use

Storage and transportation conditions

Ambient temperature -20 to +50 °C

Relative humidity up to 85 %,

non-condensing

Manufacturer

If using the optionally available mains adapter:

2. Disposal

Batteries and technical appliances must not be disposed of with domestic waste, but should be handed in at the

appropriate collection and disposal points.

• The unit contains sensitive parts and must be protected against strong variations in temperature, air humidity, dust and

direct sunlight.

• The unit is neither impact-resistant nor shock-proof. We recommend that you have the intactness and accuracy of the

display checked after heavier falls or impacts.

• The unit is not waterproof.

• If the unit becomes dirty during use, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use benzene, thinners or other strong

solvents.

• Do not scrub or machine-wash the cuff. If the cuff gets dirty during use, use a synthetic cleaner and softly rub the

surface.

• If the unit has been opened, it must be subjected to a metrological inspection conducted by an authorised

organisation.

• Make sure that liquid cannot get into the air hose. Dry thoroughly.

Keep dry

Mains adapter specications:

Equipment class II (double-insulated)

For indoor use only

Internal fuse

Internal polarity positive

Maintaining the unit

• Make sure when storing the unit that no heavy objects are left lying on the unit or on the cuff and that the air hose is

not kinked.

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WarrantyWarranty

The device has been manufactured and tested with great care. However, in the unlikely event of a defect being detected

after delivery, we provide warranty in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

During the warranty period of 2 years from the date of purchase we reserve the right either to repair any such defect at our

expense or to supply a perfect replacement unit. The cost of returning the unit to our factory shall be borne by the sender.

UEBE shall refuse to accept return deliveries that have not been paid for by the sender.

Excluded from the warranty are parts subject to normal wear and tear as well as damage caused by non-compliance with

the instructions for use, improper handling (e.g. unsuitable power sources, breakages, leaking batteries) and/or disassembly

of the unit by the purchaser. Furthermore, no claims for damages against us are substantiated by the warranty.

Warranty claims can only be advanced in the warranty period and by presenting proof of purchase. In the event of a

warranty claim, the unit must be sent to the following address together with the proof of purchase and a description of the

complaint:

The cost of returning the unit to our factory shall be borne by the sender. UEBE shall refuse to accept return deliveries that

have not been paid for by the sender.

UEBE Medical GmbH

Service-Center

Zum Ottersberg 9

97877 Wertheim

Germany

In the case of defectiveness of the goods, the contractual rights of the purchaser to claim against the seller in accordance

with § 437 German Civil Code are not limited by the warranty.

Please note:

In the event of a warranty claim it is essential to attach the proof of purchase.

Warranty furnished

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